The nominees for the 2013 American Music Awards have been announced, and several of hip hop and R&B’s biggest names are up for awards.
This year the ceremony will take place November 24 at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. and will feature performances from Miley Cyrus and Imagine Dragons.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead in nominations with nods in six categories, followed by Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake with five apiece.
Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will all battle it out for both Rap Artis of the Year and Rap Album of the Year, while Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Ciara go up against each other for Female Soul/R&B Artist of the Year.
Check out the 2013 AMAs nominees below:
Artist Of The Year
Justin Timberlake
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Bruno Mars
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Single of the Year
Florida Georgia Line f/Nelly – Cruise (Remix)
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/Wanz – Thirft Shop
Robin Thicke f/Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines
New Artist of the Year
Phillip Phillips
Ariana Grande
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Imagine Dragons
Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
P!nk
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Male Pop/ Rock:
Bruno, Robin, Timberlake
Pop/ Rock Group:
Imagine Dragons, Macklemore/ Ryan, 1D
Pop/ Rock Album:
RED, 20/20 Experience, Up All Night
Country Male:
Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton
Country Female:
Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood
Country Group:
Florida Georgia Line, Band Perry, Lady Antebellum
Country Album:
RED, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line
Adult Contemporary:
Pink, Bruno, Maroon 5
Alt. Rock:
Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Imagine Dragons
EDM:
Zedd, Avicii, Daft Punk, Calvin Harris
Soundtrack:
Gatsby, Pitch Perfect, Les Miserables
Rap Artist:
Jay Z, Kendrick, Macklemore & Lewis
Rap Album:
Jay Z, Kendrick, Macklemore & Lewis
Female Soul/ R&B:
Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Ciara
Male Soul/ R&B:
Robin Thicke, Timberlake
Source: rollingout.com
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